Cyber Laws For CxO
Be Aware... Be Empowered
March 2010
Editor
Naavi
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Publisher
Ujvala Consultants Pvt Ltd
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Interview of the Month-2
Sri Ashok Kumar Manoli, IAS
Sri Ashok Kumar Manoli, IAS, is the Secretary IT &BT, Government of Karnataka. Started his career as an Engineer in ITI, Mr Manoli joined the IAS in 1982 and served in several key positions in the State.
A person with keen interest in Peoples Empowerment, he has been especially interested in Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.
Responsible for the development of two of the major development portfolios namely Information and Bio Technology, he has been the driving force behind many new IT initiatives taken in the State. In 2009, he took a major initiative to make Bangalore the Information Security Capital of India by organizing a widely acclaimed Bangalore Cyber Security Summit.
Adjudication system introduced as the specified system for adjudging on contraventions of ITA 2000 is now nearly a decade old. In your opinion, has there been an effective use of the system in India? If not why?
Yes. But needs lot of improvement in terms of logistics support, common portal, and revision of rules of conducting business
Can you indicate the nature of cases which has come to your notice in the ITA 2000 adjudicator’s forum?
From the year 2004 till date, a total number of 62 cases have been received from Cyber Crime Police. All the cases relate to non-maintenance of Log Register by the Cyber Cafes. The nature of the crime committed is sending obscene/abusive e-mails.
Is there a periodical meeting of the adjudicator’s of India for knowledge sharing?
NO. But it is required badly.
ITA 2008 made certain modifications in the role of the Adjudicator. Has it made a positive difference to the system?
YES
Do you think it would help the public if Cyber Appellate Tribunal is set up in multiple Cities?
NO. Not at this point of time
The Cyber Apellate Tribunal under ITA 2008 envisages “Multi Member Tribunals” with technical members assisting the Chairman. Do you think that this may make the system more efficient?
NO
What are the challenges faced by adjudicators in carrying out the duties of the Adjudicator along with their administrative
responsibilities as IT secretaries?NIL
Do you think there is a case for a multi member Adjudication Board with IT Secretaries assisting a judicial person or vice versa?
NO
Do you think Adjudicators can use Suo-Moto powers to order investigation when they come across credible information on Cyber Crimes that affect the society.
YES
Under the present system does Adjudicators have access to the assistance of experts in private sector when required.
NO
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